News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates A350 aircraft will make its debut in Canada on 1 February 2026* and serve the Montréal-Dubai route. The A350 aircraft will replace the current Boeing 777 aircraft operating the daily service and its deployment marks the introduction of Emirates’ latest cabin class, Premium Economy, in Canada. Emirates’ A350 aircraft features the airline’s latest interiors, industry-first …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia is taking a bold step towards reshaping Africa’s aviation landscape with the development of the Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), a flagship greenfield project envisioned as a continental aviation hub set to serve Ethiopia and the broader African region. Located about 40 kilometers southwest of Addis Ababa, the new airport is designed to ease growing capacity constraints due …

News Desk RIYADH: The Saudi Music Commission, one of 11 sector-specific commission under the Ministry of Culture, today announced Riyadh Music Week 2025 (RMW25) due to take place on December 4th to 13th in Riyadh, a world-class celebration of music, culture, and innovation set to take place in the heart of the Kingdom. RMW25 is a platform, that brings together the music industry …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Connections Saudi, held in partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), concluded its inaugural 2025 edition in Riyadh after four dynamic days of collaboration, cultural discovery, and strategic networking. The exclusive event exceeded expectations with 600+ attendees, including 250 leading international buyers, 250 Saudi suppliers and guests from government, media and industry for high-impact business outcomes, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Emirates Group today recognised over 90 UAE Nationals from across the organisation for successfully graduating from 14 different leadership and professional development programmes since the beginning of the year. Delivered by the Emirates Group in partnership with UAE government entities and globally recognised institutions, these programmes are designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential Emiratis …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Rafal Real Estate Development Company, a leading Riyadh-based developer, and Rove Hotels today announced a strategic partnership to develop multiple Rove Hotels properties in the Saudi capital. The signing ceremony, which took place in Riyadh, officially marks the Rove brand’s expansion into the Saudi Arabian market, with plans for future cities to follow. Rove Hotels is a dynamic, award-winning lifestyle brand …

Web Desk DUBAI: To celebrate the season of gratitude, Emirates will be offering Thanksgiving food, drinks and entertainment on flights to and from Dubai and USA, between the 24-30 of November. Traditional festive fare will also be served in the Emirates Lounges in Dubai, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Thanksgiving Breakfast onboard Emirates: Awaken to the aroma of …

News Desk DUBAI/IRELAND: dnata Catering & Retail, a leading inflight service provider, has launched Aer Lingus’ new inflight retail programme, strengthening its long-term partnership with the Irish flag carrier. The agreement covers a five-year inflight retail contract alongside the remaining five-year contract of dnata’s hub catering services, reflecting Aer Lingus’ confidence in the company’s end-to-end operational expertise. The expanded retail …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has today unveiled Emirates Signature Series, an exclusive collection of signed football jerseys from some of its most storied club partnerships including Real Madrid, AC Milan and Arsenal. Drawing from over a decade of extraordinary footballing heritage, each jersey in the collection has been authenticated by The Bootroom Collection, providing enthusiasts with the assurance of owning a truly verified piece of sporting …

MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has signed an agreement with Lagary to introduce ONE, an advanced digital operations platform, across its fleet. This partnership represents a significant milestone in SalamAir’s ongoing strategy to digitalize flight operations, enhance efficiency, and streamline cockpit workflows. The ONE platform is a comprehensive, single sign-on solution that brings together multiple aviation tools including Navigation & …